Temporary Full Time Chaplain – Institution

Provide emotional & spiritual care, pastoral support, relevant programming, information and practical assistance to people in custody at the Central North Correctional Centre in Penetanguishene and institutional staff and provide emotional, practical and spiritual care in Greater Toronto Area criminal courts. Maintain a prominent and positive profile for the broad ministry of The Salvation Army and its Correctional & Justice Services and support the broader chaplaincy team. This is a 4-day fulltime position Sunday-Wednesday.

Pastoral Care & Programming:

• In conjunction with coordinating chaplain, develop, provide and maintain regular programming
• Lead chapel services, Bible studies, discussion groups, pastoral counseling sessions
• Visit people in custody daily to interview and follow up with appropriate requests in accordance to policy
• Ensure appropriate records are maintained

 Institutional Ministry

• Deliver services of The Salvation Army to support the spiritual and physical well-being of inmates and other personnel at CNCC according to Schedule A of the contract with Ministry of Solicitor General.
• Regularly visit and support inmates, correctional officers and staff to develop positive relationships.
• Maintain inventory of appropriate clothing and obtain clothing from Thrift Stores.
• Plan and lead chapel services, Bible studies, discussion groups, pastoral counseling sessions, facilitate the Positive Lifestyle Program in-person and online, and other approved programming as required.
• Support government duty chaplains as directed

Chaplain’s Organizational Responsibilities to The Salvation Army:

• Direct matters regarding government contacts to Director of Chaplaincy
• Know all relevant policies, procedures and programs of the institution and The Salvation Army
• Accept speaking engagements on Correctional & Justice Services as requested.
• Wear Salvation Army uniform or branded clothing.
• Supervise, train, provide orientation for Salvation Army volunteers as required.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain appropriate chaplaincy records and statistics (spiritual care intake, inmate records etc.)
• Attend The Salvation Army Correctional & Justice Services staff meetings and other meetings, workshops, training and conferences.
• Maintain inventory of appropriate clothing and obtain clothing from Thrift Stores as needed or clothing drives.

Perform other duties as required.

• Completion of a recognized chaplaincy or spiritual care education program (e.g. The Salvation Army Certificate of Chaplaincy, Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) or equivalent)
• Certification by the Ontario Multi-Faith Council on Spiritual and Religious Care an asset
• Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Theological training
• 2 years’ experience in spiritual care ministry
• Public speaking and program delivery experience
• Previous Bible study and chapel leadership

SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES:

• Conduct spiritual care assessments and providing spiritual care ministry
• Has a friendly outgoing personality and is able to pray with people
• Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality, and excellent people and listening skills
• Possesses effective oral and written communication skills, and effective interpersonal skills to assist people in crisis
• Commitment to The Salvation Army mission and values and demonstrated ability to apply them in all aspects of chaplaincy.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Office & Teams and competent computer skills
• Knowledge of and experience in Christian-based interviewing and counseling skills, other faith groups beliefs and practices.
• Knowledge and understanding of the operations of correctional institutions and the legislation under which they operate.
• Knowledge of community resources
• Ability to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion (i.e., The Salvation Army Abuse Registry) and provide an original copy of a Background Check with vulnerable sector screening and institutional security clearance
• Ability and willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities.

In support of our commitment to a healthy and safe workplace and community, The Salvation Army (TSA) has a vaccination requirement for all employees in Canada.  The successful candidate will be made an offer of employment on the condition of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and will be required to provide proof of full vaccination, prior to their employment start date. The requirement to be fully vaccinated is subject to provincial/territorial human rights legislation. If the candidate is unable to vaccinate for a reason protected by the Human Rights Code, a request for accommodation can be submitted and written proof satisfactory to TSA will be required.

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